Perforating gun lock

ABSTRACT

A locking mechanism installed or manufactured within any style of Cap or Plug for any and all diameters of pipes being loaded with explosives or any other materials, being transported or stored to ensure safety and eliminate theft.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is related to Locking Caps that are manufactured worldwide for all applications:

Patent # WO/1996/018061, PCT/EP1995/0044742, F16637/092 (2006.01), AB6505502FI, 70167, 4490996, 4554888

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present application is, as well, related somewhat to locking caps with differences regarded in the incorporation of the Perforating Gun Lock and the usage for Safety on what the invention does for the appropriate application and case.

Please note that “Perforating Gun Lock” refers to use of locking explosives inside a steel pipe before in use for Perforating a Drilling Well preparing for production.

The present patent invention relates to safety issue of “Perforating Gun Lock” is need by turning this Perforating Gun Lock into a loaded Perforating Pipe loaded with explosives.

The present invention relates to all different sizes of Perforating Gun Lock Plugs installed into Perforating loaded Pipes and used to lock the Perforating Pipes so these Perforating Pipes and also other pipes could not be stolen when transported or when stacked in a rack inside or outside of a building.

This permits to users of the “Perforating Gun Lock” inside existing or new caps used on Perforating Pipes or any other pipes used for all applicable applications.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Ever since the invention of Plugs for Pipe of all different applications the goal has been to increase the safety of personnel and the cost of replacement from theft. With locking caps and also with the Perforating Gun Lock the improvement of the Cap on present loaded Perforating Pipes loaded with explosives.

It is another object of the invention, Commercial Business would use this Perforating Gun Lock because of the Safety Issue, next with these explosives getting into wrong personal hands and used improperly or not for the original use intended. The Perforating Gun Lock could not be removed from the pipe of all different assortments of applications and sizes.

It is another object of the invention, the cost of replacement to the Commercial Businesses Replacing the loaded Perforating Pipes are so expensive and this invention would assist dramatically on the reduction of replacement by theft from the usage by the Commercial Businesses and also the Hot Shot Service industry that haul and store the Perforating Pipes loaded with explosives, which would also guarantee better safety and decreased risk of theft of the Perforating Pipes in all locations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present inventions, there is provided a locking cap for all applicable applications and usages.

The invention “Perforating Gun Lock” will be installed in multiple uses of caps, widths, lengths and depths of where threads end on all pipes for all different applications, so not distorting any metal, plastic and/or any material used for the plugs on pipes. The locking mechanism used would have the appropriate locking mechanism for each applicable application.

The invention “Perforating Gun Lock” when installed in any plugs could have different styles with S cam locks to straight cams and also would include all different styles of locks that could be installed into existing or new caps to facilitate the prevention of removal in all applicable applications.

The invention “Perforating Gun Lock” when installed the “Safety” issue of Perforating pipes loaded with explosives for storage and transporting to work sites would be an extensive improvement over existing caps.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed descriptions, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an existing Cap.

FIG. 2 is a perspective top view of an existing Cap.

FIG. 3 is a perspective side view of an existing Cap with Handle.

FIG. 4 is a perspective side view of an existing Cap.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of multiple sizes widths of the Caps.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of multiple lengths of the Caps.

FIG. 7 is a perspective top view showing multiple sizes of plugs that would match all sizes of pipes.

FIG. 8 is a perspective side and top view showing the caps in all lengths, widths, heights for all applicable applications with the Handle.

FIG. 9 is a perspective side view showing the caps in all lengths, widths, heights for all applicable applications.

FIG. 10 is a perspective 3 dimensional view showing a hole cut in the top of a Cap, for an installation of a Perforating Gun Lock.

FIG. 11 is a perspective top view showing a hole cut in any Cap made of multiple materials of metal or plastic or synthetic.

FIG. 12 is a perspective top view showing multiple larger sizes holes in the Cap for a Perforating Gun Lock to be installed in existing or new Caps to match size of pipes for the applicable applications.

FIG. 13 is a perspective top view showing smaller sizes of holes in the Cap for the Perforating Gun Lock to be inserted in the existing or new Caps.

FIG. 14 is a perspective top view of a hole cut dead centre of a Cap.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a Cap installed inside a perforating pipe or any pipe.

FIG. 16 is a perspective side view showing multiple sizes of pipes in widths, diameter of plugs to match the applicable sizes of pipes.

FIG. 17 is a perspective side view showing multiple sizes in length with a plug installed to match the applicable plug for length of thread inside perforating pipe or any pipe.

FIG. 18 is a perspective side view showing the “Perforating Gun Lock” installed inside a plug. These plugs could be constructed of different materials.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a “Perforating Gun Lock” assembly being inserted inside a perforating pipe or ordinary pipe.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the “Perforating Gun Lock” installed in a pipe.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the rotation that the “Perforating Gun Lock” was installed in the perforating pipe or any style of pipes.

FIG. 22 is a perspective side view of the “Perforating Gun Lock” installed inside the pipe in the locking positions.

FIG. 23 is a perspective side view of the “Perforating Gun Lock” installed inside the pipe in the unlocking positions.

FIG. 24 is a perspective cut of view of the Perforating Gun Lock in the locked position while in transport.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 is a side and top elevation of an existing Cap, plug, without the invention Perforating Gun Lock showing threads 10.

FIG. 2 is a top view of FIG. 1, 10 showing handle 11 without invention Perforating Gun Lock.

FIG. 3 is a side and partial top view elevation of an existing Cap, Plug showing the handle 11 Cap and/or Plug 12 thread 10 without invention Perforating Gun Lock.

FIG. 4 is a side view of an existing Cap, Plug 12 showing the handle 11 with threads 10.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the invention not installed in multiple sizes to meet all diameters of pipes 15.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the invention showing multiple lengths the existing or new manufactured invention would or could be to match the length of threads cut inside all diameter perforating pipes. Invention not installed.

FIG. 7 is a top view showing the multiple sizes 17 of end Caps and/or Plugs without invention installed.

FIG. 8 is a complete elevation of 12 showing multiple sizes of an existing Cap and/or Plug that as all sizes go in proportion. As width goes longer 15, goes in proportion to 17 top of Cap to 18 Handle to match to 12 complete Cap and/or Plug. Threads 10 and length 16 also go in proportion to match all diameters of Perforating pipes or standard pipes with threads cut inside and could also be installed in a large coupler with pipes with outside couplers.

FIG. 9 is a side perspective view of FIG. 8 showing as 12 Cap and/or Plug enlarges the height of handle 18 also goes in proportion to sizes manufactured.

FIG. 10 is an elevation view with a hole 19 cut into Cap and/or Plug to install the invention “Perforating Gun Lock”.

FIG. 11 is a top perspective view showing mounting for invention “Perforating Gun Lock”.

FIG. 12 is a top perspective view showing larger sizes 20 of the mounting hole 19 for larger Perforating Gun Locks to be mounted in proportion of sizes if the Caps and/or Plugs build to match all sizes of pipes.

FIG. 13 is a top perspective view showing from standard size hole could also be customized to meet very small sizes 21 of small inventions of the Perforating Gun Lock to be installed.

FIG. 14 is a top perspective view showing the mounting hole 19 for the invention Perforating Gun Lock.

FIG. 15 is a top perspective view showing the Cap, Plug, inserted in a pipe 22 where the invention to be mounted inside Cap and/or Plug.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing multiple sizes of diameter 23 of an existing pipe 22 displaying the Cap and/or Plug installed without the invention the Perforating Gun Lock.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing all applicable lengths 24 which would also coincide with the multiple widths 23 on FIG. 16 with a Cap and/or Plug installed referred to FIG. 1 Threaded Cap and/or Plug.

FIG. 18 is a perspective side view of the invention Perforating Gun Lock installed in an existing or new manufactured Threaded Plug 10 FIG. 1 in an unlocked position.

FIG. 19 is a complete elevation of the Perforating Gun Lock 26 being installed in an existing Perforating Pipe for hydraulic fracturing of wells. 25 the keyed lock in unlock position rotation 28 to turn the invention Perforating Gun Lock 26 into the pipe 22 in the unlock position 27.

FIG. 20 is a complete elevation of FIG. 19 installed in pipe 22 in the unlock position and ready to be progressed to the lock position by turning key 25.

FIG. 21 is a complete elevation of FIG. 20, FIG. 19 showing the rotation of Key 25 of the Perforating Gun Lock 26 installed in a perforating pipe or pipe end coupler 22.

FIG. 22 is a side perspective view of the invention Perforating Gun Lock 26 in the locked position 27 with the Cams sitting in the locked position 27 on the back side of the threads inside the perforating pipe or pipe and couplers 22.

FIG. 23 is a side perspective view of the invention in the unlocked position 27 Cams unlocked referring to FIG. 20 a complete elevation in the unlock position installed in a perforating pipe, ordinary pipe and/or coupler 22.

FIG. 24 is a top cut view of the invention Perforating Gun Lock 26 while in transport displaying the invention in the locked position 27, the complete elevation displaying the safety and the ability to not turn the perforating pipe 22, away from the threaded Cap 10.

Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in this art, this invention is not considered limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosures, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.

Having thus described this invention, what is desired to be protected by Utility Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims. 

1. An improved Cap and/or Plug Perforating Gun Lock with a locking mechanism means for assisting when in the locked position for safety purposes when transporting perforating pipes loaded with explosives. means for assisting when in the locked position to eliminate the theft of the perforating pipes loaded with explosives in the transporting position. means for assisting when in the locked position for safety purposes when in Storage on racks not in transport loaded with explosives. means for assisting when in the locked position to eliminate theft of the explosives from the perforating pipe while in Storage on a Rack.
 2. The Perforating Gun Lock in accordance to claim 1, installing the locking mechanism in all existing Caps that are in use for transporting and storage means that in the locking position the Corporations doing this type of work the insurance claims will drop because of less theft. means that is in the locking position while being transported and while drivers of Hot Shot Services or the Corporations supplying these loaded pipes with explosives have less worries of unattended transporting medium. means that at such time without the Perforating Gun Lock the loaded pipes of explosives could be turned off the existing Caps while just the Caps were chained from side to side on the transporting mediums frame, sub-frame or any other component of the transporting medium and locked. means that the safety issue will be improved tremendously that with the Perforating Gun Lock being used nothing can be installed or placed inside that perforating pipes loaded with explosives.
 3. The Perforating Gun Lock in accordance to claim 1, installing the locking mechanism in a new manufactured Cap which could be square, octagonal, round, any style that could be manufactured also with a front face for use with a pipe wrench or any type of wrenches. means that in reference to claim 2 installations in existing Caps could also be incorporated in new manufactured Caps. means that the locking mechanism referred to in claim 1 will assist again on the safety, theft of the loaded perforating pipes with explosives while in the locked position and key with the transporter or the safety co-ordinate.
 4. The Perforating Gun Lock in accordance to claim 1 can be incorporated into any style of Cap or Plugs of all designs and dimensions. means that the incorporation of the Perforating Gun Lock can be installed in Caps or Plugs manufactured of metal, plastic or any other materials. means that the incorporation of the Perforating Gun Lock could also have means of locks beside a Key or Allen wrench or any specialized type of handle to turn the locking mechanism on the Perforating Gun Lock
 26. 5. The Perforating Gun Lock in accordance to claim 1 rotates clockwise and under certain circumstances could rotate counter clockwise into the perforating pipes, or couplers. means that the locking mechanism of the Perforating Gun Lock, lock behind this thread of any perforating pipe, standard pipe or couplers. This locking mechanism could be turned by Key, Handle or wrench. 